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Leadership Opportunities

Leadership Opportunities

Student Leadership at the University of Alaska Anchorage provides opportunities for
students to connect with the campus and Anchorage community, explore organizational
involvement, and develop their personal leadership style. There are a wide variety
of leadership development and recognition opportunities available to students. Explore
the opportunities and become a student leader!

Emerging Leaders Program

UAA's Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)is a co-curriculum program aimed at developing and enhancing leadership skills and
competencies of all students across campus through self-assessment, learning and practice
opportunities. Participating in the ELP will help students be accomplished in the
classroom, competitive in the work force and civic-minded in their communities. Students
participate in a variety of activities over the course of the weekend in order to
receive their Certificate of Distinction for the Emerging Leaders Program.

Governance

Student Leaders participate in governance and policy making at the University of Alaska
Anchorage. Whether part of USUAA (Student Government), Media Board, Concert Board,
the Green Fee Board, or Club Council, student leaders shape and transform UAA on a
daily basis. Learn more about participating in student governing bodies:

Leadership Recognition

UAA recognizes the importance of student leadership. To that end, student leaders
are officially recognized in a number of ways including as student graduation (commencement)
speaker, with official leadership honors awards on degree awards and diplomas, leadership
conferences, and leadership scholarships. Learn more about official recognition and
apply:

Leadership Conference

The UAA Leadership Conference is a one-day event with educational sessions focused
on developing participants' self-awareness, community building, and citizenship. Presenters
include student leaders, staff, and faculty. The conference provides student leadership
development in different ways from students attending the conference to presenting
or facilitating sessions. This event not only increases student success and community
engagement, but strengthens UAA's commitment to student centeredness, success, and
achievement.